New to wakeskating

Xley · Ollie Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 64

i want to get into wakeskating, so i just have a couple questions. what would be a good all around board for somewhat of a begginner? i've wakeboarded before so i'm not a total begginner. and can you wake surf with a wake skate?
thanks

wakeriderof87 · Frontside 180 Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 495 City: cen fla

Well for a beginner i would reccomend a flat cassette. YOu can pick one up for a little over (or under if you get a good deal) 100. Or you could shop around for an 03 Casette concave and maybe get one for 150.

Synergy · Pop Shuvit Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 249 City: Atlanta

I agree with wakeriderof87 on what board to get starting off.

as far as wake surfing with a wakeskate, I don't see why that would be a big issue other than size.... but then again I've never tried it.

Welcome to the wonderful world of wakeskating.

Xley · Ollie Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 64

thanks guys. anyone ever try wakesurfing with a wakeskate that you know of?

wakeriderof87 · Frontside 180 Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 495 City: cen fla

it might be possible but would probably be really hard

hpdvs · Frontside 180 Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Posts: 288 City: Dallas

I have and its kinda hard, even in our boat(Super Air with 450 python and 1000pound ballast)you need to just find the lip and ride it

xboard32x · Posted: Jan 28, 2004 6:35 pm Post subject:

i've tried it. its real hard. Its hard to find the lip.

hpdvs · Frontside 180 Joined: 05 Jan 2004 Posts: 288 City: Dallas

Wakesurfing with a wake surfboard is easy, but with a wakeskate it's hard

Catalyst · Backside 180 Joined: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 736 City: Kelowna

yeah u can do it but youll be holding on the the rope the whole time. If u had an onld skurfer u could try that to see if u like it.

David Legler · Posted: Jan 28, 2004 7:38 pm Post subject:

WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WAKESKATING!

JUST TO WARN YOU, IT WILL TAKE OVER YOUR EVERY THOUGHT!!!!!!

Xley · Ollie Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 64

i cant wait to get into it! we're getting a new boat soon. this'll be the first thing i do.

Catalyst · Backside 180 Joined: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 736 City: Kelowna

yeah its pretty fun just dont get all pissed if it takes a while to figure it out. What kind of boat u gonna get?

Subvert · Ollie Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Posts: 77 City: Atlanta

I would just skip the wake surfing until you get a surf style board. I think that you would frustrate yourself trying with a board designed for other purposes. Also, in my experience, you would enjoy wakeskating with your time much more. But, that's for you to decide. One thing I would definitely recommend is getting a concave design Cassette or if you want a flat deck, Kampus. Both these companies are at the top of their game and I think both excel in these categories I've listed.

Xley · Ollie Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 64

well, we surf here in RI, but i was unaware that you could surf the wake like i've seen done with a normal surfboard. i thought you needed like a special shaped board. but if it works with a sufrboard, then i'm all set. the boat we're getting itsnt mainly for waterskiing, its a hard bottom inflatable. like 20 feet, its got a nice center consol. i'll get a pic up later. should be fun. off to school now. exams.....
thanks guys.

Xley · Ollie Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 64

here
http://www.abinflatables.com/i_producto.asp

wakeriderof87 · Frontside 180 Joined: 02 Oct 2003 Posts: 495 City: cen fla

not sure about the wake but it could be hard tol get a wake big enough for wakesurfing, should do just find for wakeskating though. Have fun

Catalyst · Backside 180 Joined: 16 Nov 2003 Posts: 736 City: Kelowna

yeah that wouldnt work for wakesurfing, but u could still ride a surfboard if u wanted. But it would be perfect for wakeskating. YOu can proply ride in really shallow water so setting up rails and stuff would be easy. Shocking

(smileys are fun)

Xley · Ollie Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 64

nice. i cant wait till spring. winter sucks. its like 10 degrees here in the northeast.